The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 44,800
€ 45,300
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 523i Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI.
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
58.7
72.7
80.2
57.6
73
79.9
72.7 in
Width
73 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.7 in
Height
57.6 in
113.6
190.7
111.9
194
190.7 in
Length
194 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.18 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
E61
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
CCEA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
217 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.02 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.98 lb/hp
17.02 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
512 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
512 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft
